Medicaid Spending on Durable Medical Equipment Soars

Medicaid spending on durable medical equipment in Lexington, North Carolina, surged to over $227,000 in 2024 — a nearly 9% jump from the prior year — as oxygen concentrators, hospital beds, and other critical gear demand climbs. While overall Medicaid claims rose 40% citywide, durable equipment still ranks ninth locally and twelfth statewide in spending. Over five years, costs have climbed 27%, with sharp spikes in 2020 and 2022. Alarmingly, two ZIP codes accounted for 100% of the spending — signaling concentrated need or service delivery. With federal proposals looming to slash Medicaid funding over the next decade, the future of these essential services hangs in the balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e58ff64a5e9ae0a